CVE-2021-40661: A remote, unauthenticated, directory traversal vulnerability was identified within the web interface used by I

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2021-40661 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ind780 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A remote, unauthenticated, directory traversal vulnerability was identified within the web interface used by IND780 Advanced Weighing Terminals Build 8.0.07 March 19, 2018 (SS Label 'IND780_8.0.07'), Version 7.2.10 June 18, 2012 (SS Label 'IND780_7.2.10'). It was possible to traverse the folders of the affected host by providing a traversal path to the 'webpage' parameter in AutoCE.ini This could allow a remote unauthenticated adversary to access

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.1% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-31 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mt ind780 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 7.2.10 · 8.0.07

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.10

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: IND780 - Local File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-40661?

ind780 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-40661 being exploited?

CVE-2021-40661 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-40661 affect?

CVE-2021-40661 affects ind780 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A remote, unauthenticated, directory traversal vulnerability was identified within the web interface used by IND780 Advanced Weighing Terminals Build 8.0.07 March 19, 2018 (SS Label 'IND780_8.0.07'), Version 7.2.10 June 18, 2012 (SS Label '

How urgent is CVE-2021-40661?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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